Q.Tyre change for Hyundai i20

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/11743"]Sumitjangra[/URL] Hi Sumit, yes, I think the wider tyres combined with a softer sidewall is the reason you are seeing wear on the corners. There must be quite a bit more sidewall flex and since you are cornering hard, with wider tyres, there's probably more stress on the outer edges, especially on the front two. If alignment is OK and tyre pressure is optimum, your best bet would be to rotate the tyres every 5000 km and even reverse them (inside out) every 10,000 km to even out the wear. However, since S-Drives have a unidirectional pattern ( I think) instead of reversing, you'll have to swap rims left to right for the tyres every 10,000 km or so, and rotate same side front to rear every 5000 km.

It is safe to go for a 20mm increase in tyre width on the stock rims of your Hyundai i20. However, I don't think the size 205/55 R14 (14-inch rims) is available in India. What you can safely get is 195/60 R14 - this size is available with Michelin and Bridgestone, so you can choose between the two. It will also be the ideal upsize for the i20. It will safely fit on the stock alloy rim and will not compromise mileage. It will definitely improve handling as well. If you want 205 mm width tyres, you will have to swap rims also as that size comes with 15-inch rims. I would suggest sticking to 195/60 R14 size tyres for your car.

[USER="11743"]sumitjangra[/USER], it is actually advisable to do an upgrade on the stock tire size that comes with the i20 as the torque on the diesel motor is decent. If you have got 185/65 R14 as standard, the correct upgrade size would be 195/60 R14 or 205/55 R14. Both these upgrades will not hamper your speedo errors and give you a lot more grip and stability. Out of the two, the 195 would be the ideal upgrade as with the 205 you might experience a slight dip efficiency and you may not get too many options in it. Depending on your budget, you could go in for either the Maxxis Victra i-Pro or the Michelin Energy XM+. Both these tires have great grip and provide for good fuel efficiency as well. As you mentioned being an enthusiastic driver, the maxxis will probably suit your driving style better as its got the softer sidewall of the two which will give you good grip while cornering fast.